Hope Connection Inc

The Hope Connection was established in 1996 and is a non-profitable organisation offering telephone help service, and other services including newsletters and information seminar services for the Japanese-speaking community.

We recognise a need for seniors to gather together therefore the services have expanded to activity classes. We offer 'Suzunokai' activities, Go, Tai Chi, Katagami, Mahjong, IT support, and other activities related to Japanese culture.

The majority of attendees are seniors but we welcome all age groups and also those from other municipalities who speak Japanese. 

We meet once a week on Tuesday at Grattan Garden Community Centre in Prahran. No appointment needed. Just drop in and enjoy.

The programs are listed below.

First week:
11.30am - 2.30pm 
11.30am - 12.30pm IT help
1.30pm - 3.30pm Mahjong

Second week: 
11.30am - 1.30pm chat meeting (exchange information with light lunch provided)
2pm - 3pm Bon-Odori (traditional Japanese dance)
3pm - 4pm Taikyokuken (Tai Chi)

Third week:
1.30pm - 5pm Go (Japanese board game)  
1.30pm - 3.30pm Ise Katagami (Japanese traditional paper cutting)

Fourth week:
11.30am -1.30pm pastel drawing
11:30am - 5pm Go (Japanese board game)
2.30pm - 3.30pm Taikyokuken (Tai Chi)